Infusion Nurse Practitioner (PRN)

Metro Infectious Disease Consultants; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 96,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Hourly rate $80 (4 hours guaranteed)

Job summary

Metro Infusion Center (Affiliated with Metro Infectious Disease Consultants) seeks a licensed Nurse Practitioner to supervise and administer infusion therapy on a PRN basis in Albuquerque, NM. This role emphasizes flexibility, a casual environment, and competitive pay.

The APRN will place and maintain IVs, prepare meds, manage IV therapy, and document in the EMR, while applying clinical judgment to patient care and ensuring safety in the infusion environment.

Qualifications

• APRN licensed to practice in the state.
• Experience with infusion therapy settings preferred.
• Chemo experience preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Place and maintain peripheral IV catheters for infusion therapy needs with ongoing assessment of IV site.
• Prepare medication for IV administration as ordered.
• Administer IV therapy via infusion pump or gravity/dial-a-flow tubing.
• Document infusion charting and patient communications in EMR.

Skills

Infusion experience

Chemotherapy experience

APRN responsibilities

Education

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

Job description

Metro Infusion Center (Affiliated with Metro Infectious Disease Consultants) is seeking a licensedNurse Practitionerfor supervision and administration of infusion therapy on aPRNbasis to work at the clinic located inAlbuquerque, NM.

This position is best suited for someone looking for:

• Flexibility
• Work/life balance
• Competitive pay
• Casual environment
• Large practice with continued growth

Specific Duties:

• Place and maintain peripheral IV catheters for infusion therapy needs with ongoing assessment of IV site.
• Prepare medication for IV administration as ordered.
• Administer IV therapy via electronic pump with troubleshooting of pump alarms and/or administration via gravity/dial-a-flow tubing.
• Document infusion charting and patient message(s) in EMR system.
• Addressing patient’s questions or concerns related to adverse effects/side effects, diagnosis, treatment etc. within scope of Mid-level provider.
• Uses clinical judgment in evaluation activities to meet patient care needs establishing priorities.
• Monitors the safety and effectiveness of the environment and equipment.
• Participates in activities to facilitate good interpersonal communications with facility.
• Agree to cover any clinic as needed per direction of the Manager of Clinical Operations.
• Supports professional practice by observing the following: Uses knowledge and practices in accordance with 1) Standards of Nursing Practice; 2) JCAHO, state and local laws; 3) MIDC policy.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned

Requirements

• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
• Nurse Practitioner experience, preferably in an infusion related setting
• INFUSION EXPERIENCE
• Chemo experience is preferred, but not required
• Proof of current vaccinations, including recommended boosters, commonly required for those working with immunocompromised patients, including measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, hepatitis A & B, influenza, and COVID-19.

Requests for accommodations/exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis, consistent with applicable laws.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• $80/hour (guarantee of 4 hours)